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Grant McAuley joins for Around the Yard, and discusses how soon we can probably expect to see Ronald Acuña Jr. back, why the timeline for Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach seems murky, and the Braves interests ahead of the trade deadline.
Carl and Mark revisit their conversation in regards to the Pirates pulling Jared Jones while he was in the midst of a perfect game as Mark explains he believes the Pirates should have allowed Jones to have a shot at making history. As Carl responds, he noted that while he loves to see history being made, he was fine with the Pirates decision because he believes the Braves may not have won the game had Jones remained in the game. Carl also explains that with Jones having had the same procedure as Spencer Strider, he understands why the Pirates were cautious with Jones.
Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan play a round of Which One for the halftime portion of the show, where Ali gives Dylan and Beau two different scenarios or options and the guys have to pick one, including picking which Braves pitcher they would choose to have back right now if they could just snap their fingers and get them back between Spencer Schwellenbach, Spencer Strider, and Joe Jimenez.
HR2 - Falcons big offseason move was new regime hire not extending Drake London In hour two Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to Seth Walder of ESPN handing out offseason grades for all 32 NFL teams and giving the Atlanta Falcons a B- offseason grade, explain why they think the Falcons B- offseason grade that Seth gave them is fair, but also explain why they think Seth is wrong when he says the Falcons biggest move of the offseason was extending Drake London. Then, Ali, Dylan, and Beau play a round of Which One for the halftime portion of the show, where Ali gives Dylan and Beau two different scenarios or options and the guys have to pick one, including picking which Braves pitcher they would choose to have back right now if they could just snap their fingers and get them back between Spencer Schwellenbach, Spencer Strider, and Joe Jimenez. The Morning Shift crew also continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the St. Louis Cardinals last night 5-3 in game one of their three game series in Atlanta, talk about how the Braves offense is no longer producing enough to mask their need for starting pitching, continue to react to the news that the Atlanta Hawks and center Jock Landale have reportedly agreed to a one-year $14 million-dollar deal, and then close out hour two by continuing to react to the news that LeBron James will return for his 24th season in the NBA but not with the Los Angeles Lakers, and discuss which team they think LeBron will play for next season.
Steak Shapiro and Rusty Mansell react to the blockbuster trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They evaluate Landry Fields' comments on the Hawks' patient rebuild and Zaccharie Risacher's physical development. Finally, they address the Atlanta Braves' pitching concerns following Spencer Strider's injury and potential trade targets. 01:08 - LaMelo Ball Trade 02:48 - Landry Fields Interview 05:08 - Zaccharie Risacher Analysis 08:42 - Braves Pitching Crisis 12:20 - NL East Race
On this episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Mike Couillard subs in again for B-Don to navigate the latest MLB moves, including another injury to a first-round pick, as Bobby Witt Jr is dealing with a sprained knee ligament. Plus, do Spencer Strider and Mike Trout's latest injuries spell doom for their careers? Please, blog, may I have some more?
The Atlanta Braves scored a pair of dramatic victories to take a series from the Milwaukee Brewers and put an end to their three-series losing streak. Grant McAuley breaks down a challenging stretch for the Braves. You'll hear from Manager Walt Weiss as well as Mauricio Dubón and starter Martin Perez, two key contributors to the series victory over the Brewers. He'll also discuss the Atlanta rotation plans for the foreseeable future, the playing time at shortstop and how the Braves will navigate their latest rash of injuries. Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins the show to discuss some of the major storylines, including the injuries to Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. as well as what the Braves may do at the trade deadline, which is still some 6 weeks away. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.
Could Shohei Ohtani's blister become a serious problem as he chases one of the most historic seasons in baseball history? This week, Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins the show to discuss the growing concern surrounding Shohei Ohtani's blister issue and how difficult it can be for pitchers to perform through finger injuries. After allowing just 5 earned runs through his first 10 starts before surrendering 7 in his last two, is the blister to blame or is it something bigger? We also discuss whether there should be any concern surrounding the Atlanta Braves after injuries to both Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr., the Mariners' unique piggyback pitching strategy, and the latest proposed Home Run Derby rule changes. Don't miss another great baseball conversation with one of the greatest pitchers to ever take the mound. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:49 John Smoltz Joins 2:17 Braves Concern 5:38 Shohei Blister Issue 8:27 Mariners Piggyback 11:01 New Derby Rules 12:39 The Pro Tour 14:43 Outro #MLB #ShoheiOhtani #JohnSmoltz #Dodgers #Braves #baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
These are the 5 fantasy baseball players you need to buy NOW before their value skyrockets. Dr. Roto reveals his favorite buy low fantasy baseball trade targets for the second half of the MLB season, highlighting undervalued players whose advanced metrics, recent trends, and changing roles could help win your fantasy league.
Today's Morning Rant covered a wide range of sports topics, led by concern over the Atlanta Braves' recent struggles as injuries to Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider continue to mount and questions grow about the team's consistency. Dave Garner and Will Cooper also discussed the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback situation during minicamp, the ongoing Brendan Sorsby gambling controversy and its impact on college athletics, Georgia baseball's impressive College World Series run, and the excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup, including Lionel Messi's historic performances. The show wrapped up with NASCAR's upcoming race at Naval Base Coronado, U.S. Open golf storylines, Braves trade deadline speculation, and a preview of Friday's live broadcast from Bradley's Bar & Grill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Morning Rant covered a wide range of sports topics, led by concern over the Atlanta Braves' recent struggles as injuries to Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider continue to mount and questions grow about the team's consistency. Dave Garner and Will Cooper also discussed the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback situation during minicamp, the ongoing Brendan Sorsby gambling controversy and its impact on college athletics, Georgia baseball's impressive College World Series run, and the excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup, including Lionel Messi's historic performances. The show wrapped up with NASCAR's upcoming race at Naval Base Coronado, U.S. Open golf storylines, Braves trade deadline speculation, and a preview of Friday's live broadcast from Bradley's Bar & Grill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trea Turner and Mookie Betts are sliding down the rest-of-season ranks due to extended cold stretches at the plate. Host Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, dissects the biggest Rankings Movers, and delivers the FanDuel Bet of the Day featuring Joe Ryan over 6.5 strikeouts and Yankees -1.5 vs White Sox. News and Injuries: Cole Ragans and Spencer Strider are transferred to the 60-day IL. Ronald Acuna remains a long way from returning. Studs and Duds: Kyle Stowers, Sterlin Thompson, Colson Montgomery, Carter Jensen, Jackson Merrill, Ryan O'Hearn, Kyle Bradish, Nolan McLean, and Eduardo Rodriguez lead as yesterday's studs. Lawrence Butler, Colt Emerson, Kyle Schwarber, Rhys Hoskins, Andrew Painter, Anthony Kay, Shohei Ohtani, and Sean Sullivan are listed as duds. Rankings Movers: Rising stock includes Jordan Walker, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Tyler Soderstrom, Brandon Marsh, Bryce Eldridge, Logan Webb, Sonny Gray, Reid Detmers, and Dustin May. Falling stock includes Trea Turner, Mookie Betts, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Parker Messick, Roki Sasaki, Trey Yesavage, and Taj Bradley. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Carl and Mike open the show with some Braves talk as they share thoughts on how the team is not performing well of late in addition to dealing with multiple injuries, including the latest blow of Spencer Strider being placed on the 60-day injured list. As they discuss, they agree the Braves will likely come out of the their slump, there is still reason to be concerned about their recent slide, having lost six of their last seven games.
Dukes and Bell discuss the mounting concerns for the Atlanta Braves following a string of losses and key injuries to Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. Jason Longshore provides insight into the USMNT's World Cup performance and the impact of Mauricio Pochettino. They also analyze Trae Young's decision to opt out of his contract and what it means for the Atlanta Hawks heading into the NBA Draft. 01:50 - Braves Slump and Injury Panic 08:10 - Evaluating Braves Pitching Depth 16:25 - Jason Longshore USMNT Analysis 22:15 - Pochettino and USMNT Culture 31:52 - Trae Young Free Agency Rumors 38:15 - Hawks NBA Draft Outlook
Carl and Mike get back into Braves talk as they share thoughts on the team currently going through their worst stretch of the season to this point in the season as they continue to deal with injuries, with the latest being Spencer Strider being placed on the 60-day injured list. As they discuss, they agree it may be time to be more concerned now than ever because of the team's stars either not producing or being out of the lineup due to injury.
Fantasy baseball is constantly shifting—and the difference between winning and losing your league often comes down to staying ahead of breaking MLB news.In this episode, Dr. Roto reveals Good News and Bad News around key MLB players, including soaring performances, injury concerns, and fantasy baseball risers you need to know about right now.Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for daily fantasy wins → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzle29nqMfilVQo1TJSbwDQ?sub_confirmation=1SURGING / GOOD NEWS:• Drake Baldwin continues to force his way into the Braves conversation• Cooper Pratt emerging as a name to watch in Milwaukee• Cal Raleigh trending upward after returning to form• Elly De La Cruz showing elite fantasy upside with every update• Spencer Strider shows encouraging signs despite uncertaintyCRASHING / BAD NEWS:• Spencer Strider also carries injury risk and workload concerns• Christian Scott lands on the injured list• Ryan Waldschmidt optioned as development continues• Corey Seager dealing with ongoing performance and health concernsDr. Roto breaks down how these updates impact:Waiver wire pickups and priority addsBuy low / sell high trade targetsInjury replacements and roster managementRest-of-season fantasy baseball value shiftsRisk vs reward decisions for elite playersWhether you're chasing a playoff spot or protecting a lead, these updates help you stay ahead of your competition.CHAPTERS:00:00 Good News & Bad News00:18 Atlanta Braves Update – Drake Baldwin Returns01:02 Spencer Strider Injury Breakdown02:15 Fantasy Advice – Strider Trade/Drop Strategy03:10 Milwaukee Brewers Youth Movement04:20 Cal Raleigh Power Surge Outlook05:05 Elly De La Cruz Rehab Assignment + Reds Outlook05:45 Mets Injury Update – Christian Scott IL06:20 Ryan Waldschmidt Demotion & Fantasy Impact07:10 Corey Seager Struggles & Fantasy ConcernVisit our website: https://drroto.com/category/mlbFollow us on X: Dr. Roto: https://x.com/DrRoto_com
Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert discuss the latest health updates for two major Braves. Drake Baldwin is set to return to action after nearly a month, and there is not a better for him to once again spark the Braves lineup. Plus, the latest on Spencer Strider, and how much uncertainty clouds his future. Furthermore, what does the Braves current rotation mean for their plans at the Trade Deadline. FANDUEL
The Braves head home to take on the Giants tonight after losing their series against the Mets 1-2. Spencer Strider is headed to the 15-day IL. Further examination shows no structural damage. Barrett Sallee joined The Locker Room and talked about the rough trip in New York, an update on injuries, including the return of Drake Baldwin, and more. Tonight Ford Leadoff Show kicks off at 6p with First Pitch scheduled for 7:15p Grant Holmes (4-2, 4.05) gets the ball to start for Atlanta while Adrian Houser (2-6, 5.54) takes the mound for the Giants Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Braves return home to face the Giants after a disappointing road trip, and Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down everything you need to know before the series begins.
The Braves return home to face the Giants after a disappointing road trip, and Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down everything you need to know before the series begins.
Andy and Randy bounce around to some of the bigger sports stories around Atlanta and nationwide.
Dave Garner and Billy D covered a packed sports landscape, including the FIFA Club World Cup, the Braves' recent struggles and encouraging news on Spencer Strider's injury, the conclusion of the NBA and NHL seasons, College World Series action, and the ongoing Brandon Sorsby/Texas Tech controversy. The hosts also discussed Falcons minicamp, James Pierce Jr.'s off-field situation, upcoming U.S. Open golf storylines, NASCAR, UFC, local sports events, and listener trivia, while highlighting upcoming Sports Pig appearances and community events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Garner and Billy D covered a packed sports landscape, including the FIFA Club World Cup, the Braves' recent struggles and encouraging news on Spencer Strider's injury, the conclusion of the NBA and NHL seasons, College World Series action, and the ongoing Brandon Sorsby/Texas Tech controversy. The hosts also discussed Falcons minicamp, James Pierce Jr.'s off-field situation, upcoming U.S. Open golf storylines, NASCAR, UFC, local sports events, and listener trivia, while highlighting upcoming Sports Pig appearances and community events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Corey Seager has been placed on the seven-day injured list after exhibiting persistent concussion symptoms. Corey Pieper analyzes a massive slate of major injuries, extensive performance lines, the Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The medical updates are completely reshaping fantasy rosters as Grayson Rodriguez lands on the injured list with a back injury, Troy Melton is scratched due to lower back tightness, and Christian Scott hits the injured list with a hip impingement. Spencer Strider faces a four-week shutdown period, Trea Turner is managing a bruised wrist, and Gleyber Torres left his game early. On the transaction wire, Lourdes Gurriel returns to action while Ryan Waldschmidt gets optioned, Drake Baldwin is officially reinstated, and fantasy managers can expect Cal Raleigh, Kodai Senga, and Hunter Brown back on the active roster today. An explosive performance slate features Dustin May firing nine innings of one-hit ball with nine strikeouts, Zack Wheeler striking out nine over six innings, and Mackenzie Gore racking up ten strikeouts across seven frames while allowing four earned runs. Offensively, Pete Crow-Armstrong went 4-for-4 to hit for the cycle, Colt Keith launched three home runs with six RBIs, Eugenio Suarez hit two home runs with six RBIs, Nick Kurtz hit two home runs, and Isaac Paredes has four home runs over the last two weeks, alongside contributions from Joc Pederson, Bo Bichette, JJ Bleday, Cole Carrigg, Walbert Urena, Ryne Nelson, JT Ginn, and a mention of Chase Burns. On the negative side, Salvador Perez, Kyle Stowers, and Seiya Suzuki posted hitless outings with multiple strikeouts, while Kai-Wei Teng surrendered five earned runs in 3.1 innings and Jared Jones gave up five earned runs in four innings. The daily Bullpen Report breaks down critical late-inning vacancies and role changes across baseball, detailing Mason Miller heading to the bereavement list, Kenley Jansen returning to high-leverage duties, a possible injury to Andres Munoz, and the roles of Yoendrys Gomez and Elvis Alvarado. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dukes and Bell analyze Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery at Falcons minicamp, noting that he remains sidelined from 11-on-11 drills. They discuss the legal situation involving James Pearce Jr. and check in with Grant McAuley for an Atlanta Braves update. This update covers Drake Baldwin's return to the lineup and the persistent injury issues facing pitcher Spencer Strider. 03:00 - Michael Penix Jr. Recovery 09:07 - Penix Jr. Training Progress 17:02 - Braves Update With McAuley 25:31 - Braves Roster Moves Discussion 32:19 - James Pearce Jr. Controversy 40:00 - Penix Jr. Practice Status 44:40 - Mayweather Legal Issues
Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why all concerns of Spencer Strider's viability are justified as he deals with yet another injury.
Carl and Mike are joined by Tony Gwynn Jr. as they discuss the latest MLB headlines including the Braves recent injury hit as Spencer Strider has been placed on the 15-day IL and reportedly being shut down for about four weeks.
Willson Contreras is quietly having a big season (4:00). ... Misiorowski looks unstoppable (8:22). ... These games in Las Vegas were insane (13:32). ... Jose Ramirez and Pasquantino have hamate injuries (19:48). ... News (27:50): Spencer Strider has an elbow injury. ... Tarik Skubal is back (40:10). ... How much FAAB on Carrigg (43:40)? ... Bubba Chandler has looked better lately (51:03). ... Start or sit these pitchers (59:51)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:16:56).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters
Tim Kurkjian joins to talk about Jacob Misiorowski's latest historical performance: a 15-strikeout complete-game 1-hitter. Buster and Tim also discuss Tarik Skubal's return and what that means for the Tigers, the white hot White Sox, and Pete Crow-Armstrong's correlation to the Cubs' success. Braves All-Star first baseman Matt Olson then joins to discuss one of the most underrated parts of his game: his arm. He also shares a surprising story about the closest he's come to missing a game during his iron-man streak and is wise enough to not share some inside secrets of his batting approach to Cam Schlittler. 0:00 Top of the First (Logan Webb, White Sox, Las Vegas) 2:21 Jacob Misiorowski's complete game 6:09 Tarik Skubal returns 7:35 Jose Ramirez's injury 9:07 Spencer Strider's injury 10:07 Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 1-hitter, White Sox win series 11:18 Cubs dependence on Pete Crow-Armstrong 12:55 Matt Olson's laser arm 15:35 Closest to missing a game 20:38 Returning to Silver Slugger form 24:59 Michael Harris II's breakout season 26:37 Mauricio Dubon's impact on Atlanta 27:56 Views on Walt Weiss' tackle on Soler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim Kurkjian joins to talk about Jacob Misiorowski's latest historical performance: a 15-strikeout complete-game 1-hitter. Buster and Tim also discuss Tarik Skubal's return and what that means for the Tigers, the white hot White Sox, and Pete Crow-Armstrong's correlation to the Cubs' success. Braves All-Star first baseman Matt Olson then joins to discuss one of the most underrated parts of his game: his arm. He also shares a surprising story about the closest he's come to missing a game during his iron-man streak and is wise enough to not share some inside secrets of his batting approach to Cam Schlittler. 0:00 Top of the First (Logan Webb, White Sox, Las Vegas) 2:21 Jacob Misiorowski's complete game 6:09 Tarik Skubal returns 7:35 Jose Ramirez's injury 9:07 Spencer Strider's injury 10:07 Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 1-hitter, White Sox win series 11:18 Cubs dependence on Pete Crow-Armstrong 12:55 Matt Olson's laser arm 15:35 Closest to missing a game 20:38 Returning to Silver Slugger form 24:59 Michael Harris II's breakout season 26:37 Mauricio Dubon's impact on Atlanta 27:56 Views on Walt Weiss' tackle on Soler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Historic first World Cup match in Atlanta as Cape Verde shocks Spain with a scoreless draw in front of 70,000 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Plus, reactions from international visitors discovering America, Braves updates on Spencer Strider and Drake Baldwin, Georgia's College World Series run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Atlanta Braves dropped a pair of series and lost a pair of start players to the injured list during what stands as their roughest week of the 2026 season to date. Grant McAuley discusses the injuries suffered by Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider as well as the impending return of catcher Drake Baldwin. Stephen Tolbert of Hammer Territory joins the show to talk all things Braves, the rise of Michael Harris, injury woes, pitching needs and the unusually challenging season for Ha-Seong Kim. Catch From The Diamond on Sundays from 5-7pm ET on 92-9 The Game throughout baseball season, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit FromTheDiamond.com for more.
Chuck & Chernoff were joined by MLB.Com Braves Insider Mark Bowman (before the news of Drake Baldwin returning broke) about Spencer Strider, the Braves rotation, Austin Riley, the MLB Trade Deadline and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Braves wrap up the road trip 1-4 and a rain delay postponement with more bad news of Spencer Strider going to the 15-day IL. Braves off today before welcoming the Giants & Brewers to town. Barrett Sallee joined The Locker Room and talked about the disappointing road trip, update on injuries including a returning Drake Baldwin and more Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about some of the good news the Braves received after a tough road trip, some revelations that international World Cups fans are having about America, the Carolina Hurricanes winning Lord Stanley's Cup, and the AMA.
This episode of The Morning Rant was a packed "Monday Morning Quarterback" edition covering a huge sports weekend. Dave Garner and Big John Davis discussed the conclusion of the NHL and NBA Finals, congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on their Stanley Cup victory and the New York Knicks on ending a decades-long championship drought. They also touched on the FIFA World Cup, praising the excitement surrounding the tournament and the strong start by the U.S. Men's National Team. Closer to home, the hosts broke down a rough stretch for the Atlanta Braves, highlighted concerns about Spencer Strider's injury, and previewed upcoming games. Other topics included the UFL Championship, NASCAR, PGA Tour action, College World Series updates featuring Georgia, and ongoing discussions about NIL, college athletics, and leadership in sports. The show wrapped with promotions for an upcoming live broadcast at Bradley's Bar & Grill and plenty of listener interaction, making for an energetic and wide-ranging hour of sports talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Morning Rant was a packed "Monday Morning Quarterback" edition covering a huge sports weekend. Dave Garner and Big John Davis discussed the conclusion of the NHL and NBA Finals, congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on their Stanley Cup victory and the New York Knicks on ending a decades-long championship drought. They also touched on the FIFA World Cup, praising the excitement surrounding the tournament and the strong start by the U.S. Men's National Team. Closer to home, the hosts broke down a rough stretch for the Atlanta Braves, highlighted concerns about Spencer Strider's injury, and previewed upcoming games. Other topics included the UFL Championship, NASCAR, PGA Tour action, College World Series updates featuring Georgia, and ongoing discussions about NIL, college athletics, and leadership in sports. The show wrapped with promotions for an upcoming live broadcast at Bradley's Bar & Grill and plenty of listener interaction, making for an energetic and wide-ranging hour of sports talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider landed on the injured list with severe right elbow inflammation after an alarming velocity drop. Corey Pieper breaks down the latest injury updates across Major League Baseball, runs through the Waiver Wire segment, and locks in the FanDuel Bet of the Day. In news and injury updates, Jacob Wilson returned from the injured list while Brent Rooker was shelved, and Seth Lugo hit the concussion-injured list. AJ Puk had his rehab assignment paused after a setback, Nolan Gorman was optioned to Triple-A with Blaze Jordan making his MLB debut, and Adolis Garcia landed on the 60-day injured list with a torn right lat. Spencer Strider left his start with arm soreness leading to his injured list stint, Sean Sullivan left his debut at Las Vegas due to illness, and Trent Grisham hit the injured list with a right hamstring strain which prompted the activation of Jasson Dominguez. Jose Ramirez is dealing with a broken hamate bone, Evan Carter went to the injured list with an oblique strain, Seiya Suzuki is experiencing right knee discomfort, and Vinnie Pasquantino suffered a hamate fracture sidelining him four to six weeks. Cooper Pratt is set for a Tuesday call-up, Corey Seager is showing concussion symptoms, Josh Naylor fouled a ball off his shin, Andres Munoz has lower back tightness, Grayson Rodriguez is fighting back tightness after a poor outing, and Jose Soriano experienced a tight chest and sore legs despite a strong start. Additionally, Tarik Skubal returned Saturday throwing 4.2 innings allowing five hits, one walk, two earned runs, and four strikeouts, while Jack Flaherty hit the injured list with a left peroneal strain. For daily performance metrics, Jacob Misiorowski threw a complete game allowing one hit with 15 strikeouts, Tanner Bibee threw 7 innings allowing two hits and two walks with two earned runs and eight strikeouts while giving up solo home runs to Spencer Torkelson and James Outman, and Sandy Alcantara went 8 innings allowing five hits and one walk with three earned runs and seven strikeouts. Liam Hicks went 3-for-4 with three runs, one home run, and two RBIs Friday, Ceddanne Rafaela went 3-for-5 with three runs, one home run, three RBIs, and one steal Friday, Dominic Canzone hit a home run, and Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs with six RBIs Friday in the first inning. Nick Kurtz had an incredible week at Las Vegas, Byron Buxton went 3-for-3 with a home run Friday, Cole Carrigg homered Friday, Bo Bichette hit two home runs Friday, and Ivan Herrera hit two home runs Saturday. Cam Schlittler tossed 7 innings allowing six hits and four walks with one earned run and seven strikeouts against Kevin Gausman who threw 7 innings allowing one hit and two walks with one earned run and seven strikeouts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto went 8.1 innings allowing one hit and one earned run with seven strikeouts, and Shohei Ohtani returned Saturday going 1-for-3 with two runs, one home run, one RBI, and three walks after missing Friday. Max Muncy went 3-for-3 with two runs, two home runs, four RBIs, and two walks Saturday, Michael Soroka went 7 innings allowing two hits and one earned run with seven strikeouts, Jackson Chourio hit two home runs Saturday, and the Rockies faced the Athletics. Max Meyer pitched 6 innings allowing six hits and three walks with one earned run and nine strikeouts against Paul Skenes who went 6 innings allowing four hits and one walk with two earned runs and 10 strikeouts, Miles Mikolas threw 7 innings allowing three hits with three strikeouts, Keibert Ruiz went 3-for-4 with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs, and Geraldo Perdomo hit a home run and stole a base. AJ Ewing went 3-for-5 with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs Sunday, Stephen Kolek went 7.1 innings allowing five hits and one walk with zero earned runs and four strikeouts, Kyle Harrison threw 6 innings allowing three hits with three strikeouts, Alec Burleson hit another home run, Logan Webb pitched 8 innings allowing seven hits with seven strikeouts, and Cedric Mullins stole two bases Sunday. On the negative side, Brandon Nimmo went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Friday, Evan Carter went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts Friday, Trey Yesavage went 5 innings allowing four hits and six walks with five earned runs and three strikeouts, Roki Sasaki went 4.1 innings allowing seven hits and three walks with seven earned runs and four strikeouts, Tatsuya Imai went 0.2 innings allowing four hits and one walk with five earned runs and one strikeout, and Ryan Weathers went 4.1 innings allowing five hits and one walk with six earned runs and two strikeouts. Andy Pages went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Zack Littell went 1.2 innings allowing four hits and one walk with five earned runs, Eduardo Rodriguez went 2.2 innings allowing two hits and five walks with one earned run and three strikeouts, Zach Neto went 1-for-5 with four strikeouts Friday and 0-for-5 with two strikeouts Sunday, Kyle Stowers went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, and Dalton Rushing went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Saturday. Spencer Torkelson went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Saturday, Austin Riley went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Saturday, and Trea Turner, Cristopher Sanchez, and Nico Hoerner were listed, while Spencer Horwitz went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts, Brandon Lowe went 0-5 with three strikeouts, Manny Machado went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, Emerson Hancock pitched 4 innings allowing nine hits with six earned runs and two strikeouts, and Bryce Elder went 4 innings allowing 10 hits and two walks with six earned runs and two strikeouts. The daily Waiver Wire analysis highlights immediate priority additions and standard roster replacements to help maximize your upcoming category and points matchups. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dukes and Bell analyze the return of James Pearce Jr. to the facility as he enters a pretrial intervention program following his off-field legal issues. They provide updates on Braves pitcher Spencer Strider's injury recovery and the Georgia Bulldogs' dominance in the College World Series. The discussion also touches on the legal challenges facing the Big 12 and Jalen Brunson's response to criticism from Stephen A. Smith. 01:50 - Spencer Strider Injury Update 05:29 - Bulldogs College World Series Run 10:01 - J. Batt Moves to Kentucky 15:26 - James Pearce Jr. Legal Status 31:54 - World Cup Atmosphere in Atlanta 39:31 - UFC 250 and NBA Highlights
Carl and Mike get back into some more Braves/Spencer Strider talk as they react to reports the Braves ace will be shut down for four weeks and is anticipated to return in late August or early September should things go well for him. As they discuss, they agree moving forward it is best to hope for the best but expect the worst in regards to how well Strider performs once he does return.
Carl and Mike get back into Braves talk as they react to reports of Drake Baldwin returning to their lineup tomorrow when they begin a home series with the Giants, however the news of Spencer Strider being shut down for four weeks makes it hard to believe the Braves ace will be able to overcome all he's been through injury wise to return to his once dominant form.
Dukes and Bell analyze the devastating news regarding Spencer Strider's extended absence and explore potential trade targets to bolster the Braves' rotation. They also discuss the start of Falcons mandatory minicamp, focusing on the status of Michael Penix Jr. and the attendance of James Pearce Jr. Additionally, Carl provides a review of a new Steven Spielberg film and celebrates Georgia's success in the College World Series. 01:50 - Falcons Mandatory Minicamp 06:02 - James Pearce Jr. Return 14:30 - Spencer Strider Injury Update 18:28 - Braves Trade Market Analysis 29:53 - Georgia Baseball World Series 36:00 - James Pearce Jr. Redux 40:50 - Spielberg Movie Review
Carl and Mike weigh the pros and cons of a potential blockbuster trade to bring Jaylen Brown to the Atlanta Hawks. They break down Spencer Strider's injury recovery timeline and how Alex Anthopoulos might navigate the trade deadline for pitching help. The conversation also explores the impact of private equity on college sports and analyzes the latest NBA mock drafts for the Hawks. 02:35 - Strider Injury Timeline 09:55 - Trade Deadline Strategy 16:41 - Jaylen Brown Rumors 23:14 - NBA Experience Analysis 32:29 - Braves Trade Targets 37:10 - J Batt To Kentucky 40:44 - Hawks Mock Draft
Carl and Mike analyze the latest injury news regarding Spencer Strider and its ripple effect on the Braves' pitching staff. They also explore the controversial return of James Pearce Jr. to the Falcons and celebrate the Knicks' dominant NBA Finals performance. 02:22 - Spencer Strider Injury Concerns 06:20 - Braves Pitching Rotation Trade 12:48 - James Pearce Jr. Reports 17:22 - Knicks NBA Finals Victory 26:08 - International Soccer Results Update 27:34 - James Pearce Jr. Controversy 39:35 - Spencer Strider Timeline Update
Carl and Mike open the show with Braves talk as they react to Spencer Strider having to leave his last outing due to right arm soreness and discuss why they believe it will be tough to trust Strider returning to his dominant form.
Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 396 of the Hammer Territory Podcast after a rough week for the Atlanta Braves. Topics include Spencer Strider's injury, Martin Perez's steady hand, Bryce Elder's regression, the pending return of Drake Baldwin, the upcoming matchup against the San Francisco Giants, and much more. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com
Game 3 in Chicago gets rained out and rescheduled for Thursday, August 20th. Braves take off for the next leg of their current road trip in NYC to face division rival New York Mets. Barrett Sallee joined The Locker Room to discuss what it take for the Braves Radio Network to handle a rain delay and preview the series against the Mets Tonight Ford Leadoff Show starts at 6p with First Pitch at 7:15p Spencer Strider (4-1, 4.00 ERA) takes the mound for Atlanta to face off against Nolan McLean (3-4, 3.98 ERA) for the Mets. Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Braves head to New York looking to bounce back after a disappointing series in Chicago. On this episode of Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino preview a huge NL East showdown with the Mets, break down the pitching matchup between Spencer Strider and Nolan McLean, discuss Atlanta's historic rivalry with New York, and provide injury updates on Ronald Acuña Jr., Drake Baldwin, and Hurston Waldrep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the OPPOSITION TERRITORY podcast, Jeff sat down with Kris Willis, MLB Editor for SBNation.com, for a great and in-depth conversation about the Atlanta Braves, what we've seen from the team here in 2026, and where they might be going during the latter stretch of the season. What is different this season from last season? What kind of Spencer Strider are we seeing on the mound this season, and can he get back to that Cy Young form? What are some of the unexpected contributions from the bats this year? All of this and much more this week on our Opposition Territory show!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on Threads: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable